Job Ref: 214663125

Date: 2021-09-15 11:11:28

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Our renowned client is looking for a qualified Finance Business Partner to join a large business based in Milton Keynes on a permanent basis, working 2 days a week from the office.

The successful candidate will have previous experience as a Finance Business Partner and hold one of the following qualifications – CCAB/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA. The focus of this role is to manage a team of finance staff in building partnerships with senior management stakeholders across the university on a cross-section of financial, accounting activities and projects. The aim is to drive impact and understanding of financial reporting on business performance and analysis, enabling a link to financial data to inform business strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

* Build and lead relationships with budget holders and stakeholders

* Lead, challenge and manage the budgeting monitoring, forecasting and financial planning

* Lead, manage, delegate and develop a Business partnering team.

* Interpretation and analysis of data to inform income projections, financial budgets, forecasting and reporting

* Provide insightful analysis (written/oral)

* Supporting strategic and tactical projects and proposals as appropriate

* Developing and maintaining relevant and appropriate financial management information on both a regular and ad-hoc basis

* Guidance in income and cost impact provisions to budget holders

* Financial systems management

* Advice and support in revenue generation from awarding bodies, public funds and bids, contracts and tenders

The Successful Finance Business Partner should have the following Skills and experience

* Excellent team development and leadership skills

* Excellent stakeholder management skills

* Extensive relevant accounting experience and qualified CCAB/CIMA Accountant

* Track record of financial administration and experience of a similar role in a complex organisation

* Excellent understanding of accounting IT packages and systems

* Intermediate to advanced level Excel experience

* Excellent communication and analytical skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established organisation that offer an excellent package and working environment, and potential for progression.

* Free Onsite Parking

* 33 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays.

* Pension Scheme

* Childcare vouchers

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